Elements
Principles
Shading and Drawing
Value and Composition
Professionalism
100

This element is a mark connecting two points, and can be straight, curved, thick, or thin.

Line

100

This principle is the distribution of visual weight in a composition and can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial.

Balance

100

This grip is good for writing but not very good at controlling pressure.

Standard Grip

100

The lightest areas in a drawing are called ________.

High lights

100

"Be a part of the production, not a ______."

Visitor

200

These are two-dimensional enclosed spaces that can be geometric or organic.

Shape

200

This principle uses differences like light vs. dark or big vs. small to create visual interest.

Contrast

200

This grip is good for broad strokes and controlling pressure.

Drawing Grip

200

The darkest areas in a drawing are called ________.

Shadows

200

"Work _______ so that we are hired on the next job."

Professionally

300

This element deals with the lightness or darkness of a color or area.

Value

300

This principle creates a focal point — guiding the viewer’s eye to what’s most important.

Emphasis

300

This shading style uses lines drawn in the same direction to create a gradient.

Hatching

300

This is the term for finding and noting light and dark areas before adding final pen strokes.

Value Grouping

300

You should be one of these to a production's success, not one of its impediments.

Assets

400

This element describes the surface quality of an object — how it looks or feels.

Texture

400

This principle is a visual tempo or beat created by repeating elements.

Rhythm

400

This shading style uses dots, with gradients created by how close or far apart the dots are.

Stippling

400

Squinting your eyes helps you do this more effectively before you start shading.

See value relationships more clearly

400

This classroom expectation is about communicating and collaborating well with others.

Communicate Effectively

500

This element creates the illusion of three dimensions on a flat surface by using volume, depth, and perspective.

Form

500

This principle makes sure all the elements work together cohesively to avoid a chaotic design.

Unity

500

This shading style smears material across the page with a finger to create smooth gradients.

Scumbing

500

This principle of design is about the size relationship between elements and is crucial for realism.

Proportions

500

This behavior shows respect for deadlines and ensures projects are completed on time.

Being Mindful of Timelines